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How far is São Tomé from Fortaleza?

The distance between Fortaleza (Fortaleza Airport) and São Tomé (São Tomé International Airport) is 3140 miles / 5054 kilometers / 2729 nautical miles.

Fortaleza Airport – São Tomé International Airport

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Distance from Fortaleza to São Tomé

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fortaleza to São Tomé. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3140.479 miles
  • 5054.110 kilometers
  • 2729.001 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 3137.130 miles
  • 5048.721 kilometers
  • 2726.092 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Fortaleza to São Tomé?

The estimated flight time from Fortaleza Airport to São Tomé International Airport is 6 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fortaleza Airport (FOR) and São Tomé International Airport (TMS)

On average, flying from Fortaleza to São Tomé generates about 351 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 351 kilograms equals 774 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fortaleza to São Tomé

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fortaleza Airport (FOR) and São Tomé International Airport (TMS).

Airport information

Origin Fortaleza Airport
City: Fortaleza
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: FOR
ICAO Code: SBFZ
Coordinates: 3°46′34″S, 38°31′57″W
Destination São Tomé International Airport
City: São Tomé
Country: São Tomé and Principe Flag of São Tomé and Principe
IATA Code: TMS
ICAO Code: FPST
Coordinates: 0°22′41″N, 6°42′43″E